Grand Rapids, MI Demographics

A map of Grand Rapids's Population by Race

Grand Rapids, Michigan had a population of 198,917 in 2020. It was 57.5% White, 18.3% Black, 2.3% Asian, 16.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Grand Rapids, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 745 places in Michigan, Grand Rapids is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Grand Rapids's White Population

114,290 residents of Grand Rapids identify as White, or 57.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Grand Rapids less than the White share of the population of Michigan (72.4% White). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Grand Rapids is ranked #710 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Grand Rapids is less White than neighboring East Grand Rapids (89.7% White), Comstock Park (68.4% White), Wyoming (58.1% White), Walker (82.9% White), and Northview (85% White).

Grand Rapids's Black Population

36,493 residents of Grand Rapids identify as Black, or 18.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Grand Rapids roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Michigan (13.5% Black). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Grand Rapids is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Grand Rapids is more Black than neighboring East Grand Rapids (1% Black), Comstock Park (8.7% Black), Wyoming (8.4% Black), Walker (3.5% Black), and Northview (3.3% Black).

Grand Rapids's Asian Population

4,483 residents of Grand Rapids identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Grand Rapids roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Michigan (3.3% Asian). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Grand Rapids is ranked #70 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Grand Rapids is more Asian than neighboring East Grand Rapids (1.8% Asian), Comstock Park (1.6% Asian), and Northview (1.6% Asian). Grand Rapids is less Asian than neighboring Wyoming (3.2% Asian), and Walker (2.8% Asian).

Grand Rapids's Hispanic Population

32,797 residents of Grand Rapids identify as Hispanic, or 16.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Grand Rapids slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Michigan (5.6% Hispanic). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Grand Rapids is ranked #24 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Grand Rapids is more Hispanic than neighboring East Grand Rapids (2.8% Hispanic), Comstock Park (15.7% Hispanic), Walker (6.2% Hispanic), and Northview (4.6% Hispanic). Grand Rapids is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (25.4% Hispanic).

Grand Rapids's Native American/Other Population

1,645 residents of Grand Rapids identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Grand Rapids roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Michigan (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Grand Rapids is ranked #305 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Grand Rapids is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Grand Rapids (0.4% Native American/Other), Comstock Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Wyoming (0.6% Native American/Other), Walker (0.7% Native American/Other), and Northview (0.4% Native American/Other).

Grand Rapids's Multiracial Population

9,209 residents of Grand Rapids identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Grand Rapids roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Michigan (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 745 places in Michigan, Grand Rapids is ranked #272 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Grand Rapids is more Multiracial than neighboring East Grand Rapids (4.4% Multiracial), Wyoming (4.4% Multiracial), and Walker (4% Multiracial). Grand Rapids is less Multiracial than neighboring Comstock Park (4.9% Multiracial), and Northview (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.